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AV53 EBM

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,537 mi
Last recorded79,537 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 EBM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 79,537 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 75,678 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2024 75,672 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

all brake discs in poor condition on inner surfaces

front inner brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2023 72,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 69,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 67,499 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 66,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,307 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,514 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 58,767 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,226 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,191 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 48,804 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,769 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,382 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 42,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,157 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,098 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,749 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 29,749 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,959 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 19,426 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 12,962 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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AV53 EBM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 54,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 EBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV53 EBM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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